Coriander futures rise on higher demand

New Delhi, Jan 29 (PTI) Coriander prices on Wednesday increased Rs 38 to Rs 8,234 per quintal in futures trade as speculators increased their holdings, tracking a firm trend in the spot market.

On the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange, coriander contracts for April delivery climbed Rs 38 or 0.46 per cent to Rs 8,234 per quintal in 20,200 lots.

A firm trend in the spot market and restricted supplies from producing regions pushed up coriander prices, market analysts said.